Immediately, with lightning speed and relying on the pressure of a double team, Everton forced a steal from Marcos Alonso's feet.
Then!!
Everton's chance for a counterattack.
After Gana Gueye regained possession, he immediately demonstrated his excellent passing ability. With a perfect through ball, he effortlessly tore apart Chelsea's defense.
In just a moment, the football was delivered precisely to Sigurdsson's feet.
Sigurdsson controlled the ball expertly. Without hesitation, he made a decision—he accelerated sharply and broke free from the nearby defenders.
Although multiple Chelsea defenders quickly closed in on him, including the formidable central defenders Rudiger and Christensen, the sheer impact and determination of Everton's attack were overwhelming.
In just three seconds, Sigurdsson managed to carve out a route forward.
Then!!
Positioned at the edge of the penalty area, Sigurdsson took a quick glance at the goal and made a decisive decision—he shot.
It must be said, the strike was incredibly precise.
In an instant, the football flew like a bullet, heading straight for the top corner of the goal.
Finally!!
Fifteen minutes into the game, Everton managed to create a clear scoring opportunity.
Sigurdsson's long-range shot found the back of the net.
Although Chelsea's goalkeeper, Courtois, reacted quickly, his efforts weren't enough to stop the blistering strike.
The ball pierced through Courtois' defenses, and Everton's offensive players celebrated their long-awaited goal!
In the stands, the Everton fans erupted with joy.
The crowd roared Sigurdsson's name hysterically, their cheers shaking the entire stadium.
At this moment, the Everton striker wearing the No. 18 jersey seemed like a god in the eyes of the fans.
He single-handedly dismantled Chelsea's defense.
He single-handedly reignited hope for tens of thousands of Everton supporters, allowing them to glimpse the possibility of victory.
At this moment, the entire stadium cheered!
With Everton's goal, all the pressure now shifted to Chelsea's players.
A 2-1 scoreline is far from safe.
If Chelsea wanted to secure the win, their players needed to maintain their intensity and continue creating chances on goal.
Soon after the restart, Chelsea responded.
Bakayoko showcased his exceptional long-passing skills.
With a beautifully executed long ball, he completely broke through Everton's defense.
The football landed perfectly at Su Luo's feet on the right wing.
The moment Su Luo received the ball, the Everton fans erupted in deafening boos, aiming to unsettle him.
But for Su Luo, the louder the boos, the stronger his determination!
Fueled by the hostility, Su Luo began to display his offensive prowess.
After a clever feint with his right foot, Su Luo burst forward at full speed. Despite being challenged by two defenders, he maintained his composure and delivered a precise cross.
Finally.
The football landed at Hazard's feet.
Chelsea's offensive strategy remained consistent: attempt personal breakthroughs when the opportunity arises, and if there's no clear path forward, move the ball quickly to create chances for others.
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